Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, economic/community development/employment.
The Institute (number 272790) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Institute do?
Administration, letting and maintenance of a Village Hall for the benefit of inhabitants of Kelvedon and surrounding area
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Institute
Answers The Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records The Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Kelvedon Institute; Kelvedon Institute Hall; Kelvedon Village Hall; The Institute Hall
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
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The register data used for this profile lists The Institute as a registered charity (number 272790) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Institute's charity number?
The Institute's charity number is 272790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 272790?
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What does The Institute do?
Administration, letting and maintenance of a Village Hall for the benefit of inhabitants of Kelvedon and surrounding area
Does The Institute have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to The Institute?
The Institute's website listed in our register data is http://www.kelvedoninstitute.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Institute?
The register records The Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Institute's trustees paid?
The Institute's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Institute registered as a charity?
The Institute was entered on the register on 14 November 1980.